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This is followed by prostration, a state of unconsciousness, 

 palsy or convulsions and death. If recovery ensues it is 

 followed by dullness, uncertain movements of the hmbs, 

 drowsiness or other sign of brain disease. 



Treatment. Douche the head and neck with cold water, 

 and make the same application to the whole body, unless 

 the weakness of the patient forbids this. Throw stimula- 

 ting injections into the rectum (ammonia, or oil of turpen- 

 tine and oil). If the convulsions are aggravated by the 

 douche use injections of chloral-hydrate instead. Apply 

 frictions and mustard embrocations to the limbs and the 

 sides of the neck; especially when unconsciousness and 

 coma come on. Improvement may be expected when the 

 pupils dilate, and above all when consciousness returns. 

 A faihng pulse should be met with stimulants by the 

 mouth and rectum. To prevent sun-stroke much may be 

 done by keeping in vigorous health, avoiding ill-aired 

 stables, using breast-straps in place of collars, and wear- 

 ing a sun-shade and a small wet sponge on the top of the 

 head. 



PABASITE8 m THE BRAIN. See Parasites. 



